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🥝 Senior Optical Engineer

Orion Electrotech | Reading, United Kingdom | Posted May 30, 2026

Job Description

Senior Optical Engineer

Orion is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optical Engineer on behalf of our client to join their dynamic engineering team. This senior-level position plays a vital role in enhancing our biometric products by leading end-to-end optical design, testing, and optimisation of imaging and illumination systems. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams and external suppliers to ensure our devices meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

 

Responsibilities of the Senior Optical Engineer:

  • Design, develop, and test optical imaging and illumination systems for biometric identification devices. 
  • Analyse tolerances and specifications for production readiness. 
  • Communicate with global customers and suppliers regarding technical specifications. 
  • Identify, evaluate, and test commercial off-the-she...

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